New Graduate Engineer, GNC- '26/'27 (Starlink)
Core
Develop highly reliable and performant guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms, simulations, tools, services, and dashboards for the Starlink satellite constellation and user terminals.
Role type
New Graduate GNC Engineer (IC)
Builds
Autopilot algorithms, fleet management software, orbit transfer automation, and network analysis tools for thousands of satellites and two million user terminals.
Domain
Aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, satellite systems, and space communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++ or Python, orbital mechanics, control theory, state estimation, spacecraft systems design, optimization, software development
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in engineering/physics, real-world software deployment, three-axis stabilized spacecraft development, low thrust trajectory optimization, collision avoidance algorithms, numerical probability of collision methods (Alfano, Foster, Hall), spacecraft flight disciplines (structures, propulsion, avionics)
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Develop GNC algorithms and simulations; participate in architecture and code reviews; perform bulk data analysis of constellation performance; write technical documentation; support on-call operations for satellite commanding and network monitoring
Seniority
Junior, New Graduate